Laser Etched Headstones and Photo Etching on Granite

Laser etching turns a photograph into a fine, permanent image on polished black granite. We etch portraits, pets, homes, landscapes and religious scenes such as the Last Supper – on headstones, plaques and benches. Our machine has a 96 × 48 inch bed, so we can etch a full-size memorial in one piece.

The Last Supper laser etched on a black granite headstone
The Last Supper laser etched on a black granite headstone
Laser etched portrait of a smiling young woman on a black granite headstone
Laser etched portrait of a smiling young woman on a black granite headstone
Kneeling angel with roses laser etched on black granite
Kneeling angel with roses laser etched on black granite
Laser etching: the original photo and the etched result on granite
Laser etching: the original photo and the etched result on granite
Snowy house scene laser etched on black granite
Snowy house scene laser etched on black granite
Headstone with a small laser etched oval portrait
Headstone with a small laser etched oval portrait
Three dogs laser etched on black granite
Three dogs laser etched on black granite
Angel with large wings laser etched on black granite
Angel with large wings laser etched on black granite
Virgin Mary laser etched on black granite
Virgin Mary laser etched on black granite
Black granite ledger with a laser etched badge
Black granite ledger with a laser etched badge
Winnie the Pooh laser etched on a black granite headstone
Winnie the Pooh laser etched on a black granite headstone
Baby portrait laser etched on a black granite headstone
Baby portrait laser etched on a black granite headstone
Pet memorial with a laser etched cat
Pet memorial with a laser etched cat
Laser etched scene on black granite with a red granite border
Laser etched scene on black granite with a red granite border
Praying angel laser etched on a black granite headstone
Praying angel laser etched on a black granite headstone
Headstone with a laser etched house and dog
Headstone with a laser etched house and dog
Dog portrait laser etched on black granite
Dog portrait laser etched on black granite
The Last Supper laser etched on a long black granite panel
The Last Supper laser etched on a long black granite panel
Fluffy dog laser etched on black granite
Fluffy dog laser etched on black granite
Sports motorbike laser etched on black granite
Sports motorbike laser etched on black granite
Elvis Presley tribute portrait laser etched on black granite
Elvis Presley tribute portrait laser etched on black granite
Football shirt headstone in black granite with a laser etched portrait
Football shirt headstone in black granite with a laser etched portrait
Countryside landscape laser etched on black granite
Countryside landscape laser etched on black granite

23 designs shown. Every design can be made in another size or granite colour, or changed to suit you.

What makes a good photo

Sharp, well-lit photos with a plain background etch best. We can remove backgrounds and combine more than one photo.

Granite, size and lettering

Most of our memorials are made in Premium Khammam Ebony Black from our own quarry, which takes a deep mirror polish. They can also be made in Blue Pearl, Bahama Blue, South African Grey, red and green granites – see all granite colours. Cemeteries and churchyards set their own rules on height, width, shape and colour – lawn sections and children’s sections are often stricter. Check with your memorial mason before you choose, and we’ll make the memorial to fit.

How to order

Families: ask your local memorial mason for any design on this page – show them this page or the photo number. Your mason will help with the wording, check the cemetery or churchyard rules, apply for the permit and fit the memorial. Not sure who to ask? Call us on 0161 832 5818 and we’ll help you find a memorial mason near you.

Memorial masons: call 0161 832 5818 or email [email protected] for a drawing and price. Account customers can design it in Memorial Studio and send it to us from their account.

Questions families ask

Can you laser etch a photo onto a headstone?

Yes. Send a clear photo and we etch it onto polished black granite. We show you a proof first.

How big can the etching be?

Up to 96 × 48 inches (2438 × 1219 mm).

Does laser etching last?

Yes. The image is etched into the granite itself.

Call 0161 832 5818
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